Trichophyton Tonsurans Infection in Tinea Capitis Survey

Jf, Mullins

doi:10.1001/archderm.1954.01540160040007

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“…Although tinea capitis occurs primarily in children, adults of all ages can be infected. Infections in children are about equally distributed between males and females, but after puberty, the frequency is greater in females (8).…”

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Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans

Hebert

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Macdonald

1985

Pediatric Dermatology

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Children with tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans often have a lifetime of association with the organism and, in spite of intermittent therapy, as adults pass the infection to successive generations. While most current treatment regimens are directed at treating the individual patient, our study supports the need to evaluate and possibly treat all family members and their home environment.

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